Funding & Fees

Some families may be eligible for Medicare rebates through a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan. Eligibility is determined by your child's GP based on their individual health and developmental needs.

How the process works

• 1Visit your GP to discuss whether your child may be eligible for a CDM Plan and referral.
• 2Provide the referral paperwork to Raina Griffin Speech Pathology prior to or at your child's appointment.
• 3Full payment for the session is made on the day of therapy.
• 4After the appointment, your receipt can be uploaded through the Medicare app or submitted via your MyGov/Medicare online account.
• 5Medicare rebates are typically processed within 1-3 business days, depending on your bank and Medicare processing times.

The Medicare M10 Item Group is designed to support children with communication needs. Eligibility is assessed by a paediatrician or GP based on your child's individual presentation and functional impacts.

From 1 March 2026, children with the following conditions may be eligible:

• Stuttering
• Speech sound disorders (including articulation disorders, phonological disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and dysarthria)
• Cleft lip and/or palate

We are happy to provide supporting letters or clinical documentation to assist your GP or paediatrician where appropriate.

How the process works

• 1Discuss eligibility with your GP or paediatrician.
• 2If approved, provide the referral paperwork to Raina Griffin Speech Pathology prior to your child's appointment.
• 3Full payment is required on the day of service. We do not bulk bill.
• 4Following the appointment, your receipt can be submitted through the Medicare app or your MyGov/Medicare online account.
• 5Medicare rebates are typically processed within a few business days.

At Raina Griffin Speech Pathology, we provide speech and language therapy services under the NDIS through the Early Childhood Supports and Therapeutic Supports - Capacity Building categories.

We welcome families who are self-managed or plan-managed. Therapy is tailored to support each child's individual communication strengths and goals, with a focus on building functional skills that support participation across home, preschool, school, and community environments.

Services may include

• Speech sound and articulation therapy
• Language and literacy support
• Social communication support
• Early communication intervention
• Neurodiversity-affirming therapy approaches
• Parent coaching and home support strategies
• Collaboration with educators and other allied health professionals

Following each session, families will receive an invoice and supporting documentation suitable for NDIS claiming purposes. If you are unsure whether your child's NDIS plan includes speech pathology funding, please feel free to get in touch.

Raina Griffin Speech Pathology holds a Medicare provider number, making therapy services eligible for private health fund rebates.

Your ability to claim will depend on your health fund and the level of extras cover you hold. Please check directly with your provider for details on your plan's benefits and any annual limits that may apply.

We recommend contacting your health fund before your first appointment to confirm your rebate entitlements.

Assessment

Intervention

Travel costs

Travel is charged one way only and aligns with current NDIS recommendations.